The atmosphere in the cave became heavy at some point, with a hint of killing intent.

When Qing Muling saw that there were six talismans in the tube, he had a premonition in his heart. But he didn’t dare to guess or ask, so he could only sit quietly on the side and remain silent.

The women were all holding back their anger. At a time like this, if they said one wrong word, they would immediately attract all the firepower to themselves.

If possible, Qing Muling really wanted to find an excuse to leave, so as not to suffer the consequences. In this kind of situation, don’t expect women to reason with you calmly.

When the five senior sisters opened the talismans, as expected, all of them were blank.

“What’s going on?”

Luo Wanqing widened her eyes in disbelief, looked at her own talisman, and then inspected the senior sisters’ talismans one by one. After confirming that they were all the same blank talismans, she couldn’t help but frown and look at the remaining talisman in the tube.

Obviously, the senior sisters had bad luck, and none of them succeeded.

“Teacher, what about this…”

Xuebing Xuan looked at Mu Yinghua with confusion. The misty and radiant face was not clear, but her keen intuition as a woman made her vaguely aware that the teacher’s mood was quite good at the moment.

“Since none of them worked, let’s forget about it this time and try again!”

Mu Yinghua’s voice remained calm as usual, and she waved her hand to take back the talismans and the tube.

Then, in the blink of an eye, a brand new white jade tube appeared in front of the senior sisters again, this time with only five ink-colored ivory talismans inside.

“…”

The senior sisters looked at each other, and in the end, they stepped forward again, each taking one talisman.

Luo Wanqing opened hers first, and it was still blank. Then it was Qi Yalan, then Luo Huan…

When all the talismans were opened, the result finally came out. The talisman in Xuebing Xuan’s hand showed a bright red color, in stark contrast to the blank talismans of the senior sisters.

“…”

In an instant, the invisible killing intent seemed to become stronger.

Luo Wanqing stepped closer and said, “Senior Sister, we…”

“What do you want to say?”

Xuebing Xuan suddenly became alert, and in the blink of an eye, she had moved to Qing Muling’s side, with a strong sword intent surging around her, tightly holding the talisman in her jade hand, her eyes full of vigilance.

Qing Muling looked at the senior sister with some speechlessness. In front of the teacher, was she still afraid that they would forcibly take it? Even if they did, it wouldn’t count, right?

Qi Yalan sighed, “Sisters, let it go. This is fate, and we can’t force it.”

Luo Wanqing still felt somewhat unwilling, “But…”

Cheng Yulan shook her head, “There’s no but. We were originally supposed to follow Junior Brother, so it’s just a matter of waiting a little longer.”

Luo Huan was more open-minded, “Congratulations, Senior Sister!”

Xuebing Xuan felt a little relieved, and looked at Mu Yinghua, who was sitting on the cloud bed, “Please make the decision for us, Teacher!”

Mu Yinghua nodded slightly, “Very well, this matter is settled. Within three days, I will hold a ceremony for you and Muling. It’s a big deal, so it’s not suitable for public celebration. Let’s keep it private!”

“Thank you, Teacher.”

Xuebing Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed to thank Qing Muling.

Becoming the first woman for Junior Brother was of great significance, and her position in his heart would not be easily compared by others in the future.

Thinking back to when Qing Muling first arrived at the sect, she was the one responsible for taking care of him, and she naturally had the deepest feelings for him. That’s why fate arranged things this way.

Xuebing Xuan glanced at the other women present without a word, thinking to herself, “Just because of you, do you also want to compete with me? Clearly, I was the first one here!”

Mu Yinghua took out an exquisite purple jade box and handed it to Xuebing Xuan, saying, “This is a treasure from our sect’s secret collection, the highest-level dual cultivation technique passed down by the founder of our sect. Take it and cultivate together with Muling. After the ceremony, you can merge and cultivate together.”

Xuebing Xuan couldn’t help but agree with joy.

Qing Muling looked at the disappointed expressions of the women and felt a little sorry, but at this moment, he didn’t know how to comfort them.

Fortunately, Mu Yinghua spoke in time, “I know you girls are not happy about this. How about this, I’ll give you this ancient star map. It records the detailed spatial coordinates of an ancient Daoist cave, including detailed information about the entrance’s prohibition formation.”

“The four of you can go together, seek some immortal fate, and no matter what benefits you find in the cave, the sect won’t take a single share. You can distribute it among yourselves.”

This was a form of compensation. Otherwise, if Qing Muling and Xuebing Xuan lived and cultivated together, the women who stayed in the sect would definitely feel uncomfortable, and who knows what kind of trouble they might cause. It’s better to let them go out and relax, and seek some immortal fate.

Cheng Yulan and the others eased their expressions, “We will follow Teacher’s instructions.”

If they could find some powerful treasures in that cave, or some other opportunities, it would also make up for the regret of not being able to cultivate with Junior Brother for the time being.

After they returned to the sect in a year or so, as long as Qing Muling’s cultivation reached the True Person Realm, they could choose the second partner according to the agreement.

That’s how things were settled.

For the sake of confidentiality, Mu Yinghua didn’t inform anyone else. After a simple but solemn witnessing ceremony, she let Xuebing Xuan move to the back of Yudao Peak and live with Qing Muling.

The luxurious bedroom was completely renovated.

As the maids bowed and left, the heavy brocade curtains were drawn, and the faint incense lingered. The red candles illuminated the surrounding space.

Wearing a fiery red wedding dress, Xuebing Xuan sat on the embroidered couch, and when Qing Muling walked over, she smiled slightly.”From now on, Senior Sister belongs to you, you can’t let Senior Sister down!”

Before Qing Muling could respond, she shook her head again. “No, it should be said that Junior Brother, you belong to Senior Sister.”

Qing Muling came over and gently embraced Senior Sister, smelling the lingering fragrance on her body. “Is there a difference?”

“Of course there’s a big difference!”

Xuebing Xuan kissed Junior Brother and then took out a jade slip from a box, read it herself, and then handed it to him.

“Well, this cultivation method is extremely mysterious. In this case, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace should not prohibit the recruitment of male disciples. Why has the tradition of only accepting female disciples been upheld from the founding of the sect until now?”

Qing Muling took the jade slip and pondered, asking.

This scripture belonged to the top cultivation method in the dual cultivation field, benefiting both men and women, truly a win-win result. In theory, it could also reach the highest realm of transcendence and eternal enlightenment. Moreover, it was passed down by the sect’s founding ancestor. Therefore, for the consideration of the female disciples in the sect, they should not refuse male cultivators.

Xuebing Xuan said softly, “This rule was established by the founding ancestor of the sect, and there are some hidden reasons behind it. Only the Sect Master knows the reason. Perhaps in the future, you can go and ask. However, from what I know, some of the top resources passed down in the sect are actually only suitable for female cultivators, and men have no chance to enjoy them.”

“Even you, Junior Brother, can’t use them now, unless you are willing to give up your male identity and change into a female cultivator. So…”

“Understood.”

Qing Muling nodded. Without the assistance of these special resources, most male disciples would probably not be able to reach a high level of cultivation. Their status in the sect could be imagined, and they would likely never have a chance to stand out. For the sake of resource conservation, it would be better not to accept male disciples.

Of course, for those female disciples or elders who have achieved success in their cultivation, if they happen to meet a male cultivator they admire outside the sect, they can become Dao companions. However, it can only be considered as an additional relationship.

Therefore, Qing Muling was the only exception in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace for millions of years, truly treated as one of their own by the sect’s high-level members. He was qualified to inherit the position of the Supreme Sect Master in the future, a status and position far beyond those of the additional male companions.

“Alright, let’s start familiarizing ourselves with the cultivation method and regulating our spiritual energy and blood flow!”

Xuebing Xuan looked at the handsome young man in front of her, and a blush appeared on her peerless beauty. Her soft voice carried a sweet and charming tone. “The teacher said that the auspicious time is three days from now at midnight. That’s when we can start!”

Qing Muling smiled. “Alright, but Senior Sister, you should take off your skirt first!”

Xuebing Xuan glared at him playfully, without refusing. A feeling of sweet happiness surged in her heart. This was the person she would accompany for the rest of her life, and the indispensable Dao companion on her long journey. From now on, they would support each other and never leave each other, until the end of time.

Her jade-like hand slowly rested on her waist, skillfully unfastening the jade belt with an inlaid bird pattern. The fiery red and gorgeous wedding dress lightly fell off, revealing the white inner garment embroidered with delicate flower petals, highlighting the perfect and astonishingly beautiful curves.

As the smooth and silky inner garment slid down from her rounded and snowy white shoulders, it finally revealed the bright red silk embroidered bellyband, wrapping around her ample and proud peaks, as well as the deep ravine in the middle.

Below the snow peaks was a sharply curving waistline, and further down, it suddenly opened up, outlining the full and round beautiful buttocks, with skin as smooth as jade. Today was the first time, with extraordinary significance, so she did not wear the bold and unrestrained undergarments that Qing Muling had crafted.

Without hesitation, Qing Muling pounced over and embraced the enchanting body that could captivate all living beings, rolling into the phoenix and phoenix brocade quilt together.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The sect’s protective mountain formation was fully activated once again. Golden radiance filled the vast sky, and colorful phoenixes and divine beasts danced in the air. Brilliant rosy light and boundless purple clouds pervaded the horizon. Thousands of high-level female cultivators were stationed at various formation points, continuing a new round of repairing the giant landmass.

Numerous and diverse floating land fragments, drawn by the starlight into giant dragons, were systematically re-integrated with the giant landmass. A stream of blue-purple energy converged from the depths of the sea and sky, causing auspicious clouds to swirl and countless golden light to shine on the main peak of the sect, creating a magnificent sight.

Considering the special origin of Qing Muling, perhaps there would be celestial phenomena when they cultivated together for the first time. In order to divert the attention of certain interested parties, Mu Yinghua deliberately chose this moment to start a new round of giant land repair operations, to maximize the distraction.

“Well, the time has come!”

In the depths of the brocade curtain, Qing Muling, nestled against Senior Sister’s smooth and creamy jade back, gently caressed her undulating and graceful curves. Her body temperature gradually began to rise, and her voluptuous body tensed slightly, showing obvious nervousness.

“Bad boy, be gentle!”

Feeling Junior Brother’s impatient movements, Xuebing Xuan responded softly, and then suddenly turned over, gently but firmly pressing down on Qing Muling. “You lie still and let Senior Sister do it!”

“Why? I am your husband!”

“Don’t be silly, Senior Sister’s cultivation level is higher than yours, so it’s only natural for me to press you down!”

“…”

Qing Muling was speechless. Wasn’t this going too far? Being suppressed by you everywhere outside, when can I take charge and be the master?

This was simply… a lack of husbandly authority!

“Be good, do you want to be on top? Wait until you can beat Senior Sister in the future!”

“Fine!”

Qing Muling sighed as if resigned to his fate. After a few moments of rolling and movement under the brocade, his close-fitting clothes were thrown out one by one, scattered all over the floor.

…

Half an hour later.

Qing Muling’s slightly weary voice sounded, “How was it?”

“Well, it feels very good, and there is a noticeable increase in cultivation. It’s just that the energy flow is not very stable.” Xuebing Xuan’s shy and timid voice carried an obvious sense of satisfaction.Practicing together with Junior Brother, the effects far surpass those of merely comprehending the Dao’s spiritual light. If we continue to cultivate diligently day and night, our cultivation will surely soar rapidly. Perhaps I will soon break through to the Elemental Immortal realm?

Qing Muling thought to himself, how could the effects not be good? You’re drawing from the innate Harmony Spirit Seed’s essence of Dao Rhyme, an unparalleled and irreplaceable opportunity. It’s even more potent than taking the legendary Heavenly Medicine. It would be against all reason if our cultivation didn’t increase.

Of course, Qing Muling also reaped substantial benefits. The spiritual power within him had become much more profound, and a vast essence of Dao Rhyme lay hidden within him, temporarily indigestible.

In plain terms, it was because his current level of cultivation was too low, so the benefits he could gain from practicing with the eldest senior sister were limited.

However, this wasn’t a big problem. It wouldn’t be long before this situation changed. By then, both his and her cultivation speed would reach a new level, far surpassing those so-called monstrous prodigies.

Although it was their first time, Xuebing Xuan quickly recovered her strength. Her exquisite jade-like body pressed down once again, giving Qing Muling no chance to resist.

Thus, the red waves of the quilt began to roll endlessly once more, drenched in fragrant sweat. However, the embroidered bed was a magical artifact made from millennium golden-threaded agarwood, incredibly sturdy, so there was no need to worry about it not holding up.

This time, it lasted longer, and only after half an hour did the movements inside the canopy come to a halt.

Yet Xuebing Xuan, having tasted the marrow, had no intention of ceasing. After a brief rest, she pressed down on Qing Muling once again.

…

“Has it come?”

“It has!”

“Will it come?”

“It will!”

“Is it coming again?”

“Not anymore!”

“That won’t do!”

…

At this moment, outside, the sky was covered with bright golden light, and boundless colorful clouds and purple mists surged wildly. Golden lamps and colorful lotuses, visions of heavenly palaces, and silhouettes of Ancient Divine Beasts appeared one after another, a magnificent and brilliant scene that had increased more than tenfold compared to before.

Inside the canopy.

In a space invisible to Qing Muling, several slender figures with powerful auras were silently observing.

“…Truly a child of destiny favored by creation, his dual cultivation indeed triggered a heavenly phenomenon. Xuebing Xuan, that girl, is really too fortunate.”

“Yes, the sect’s fortune has just surged by nearly ten percent, it’s unbelievable!”

“It seems that this young fellow’s potential has not been fully stimulated. If we arrange for him to practice with more Dao companions, especially those with higher cultivation realms, I wonder if it will bring us even greater surprises?”

“It’s worth considering, but his current cultivation is still too weak. We need to wait a bit longer.”

“Xuebing Xuan, that lucky girl, will undoubtedly surpass the Sect Master in cultivation in the future. Given time, she might even become a match for us!”

…